Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant This grant is available to students who meet specific criteria which includes agreeing to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field serving low-income students. An important distinction with this program is that this grant will change to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan if the student fails to meet the terms of the agreement. That means that the student will need to repay these funds, with interest, if the terms of the agreement are not satisfied. These funds are authorized by the U. S. Department of Education and awarded by the College. Visit TEACH Grant to complete the TEACH Grant Request Form, Entrance Counseling, Exit Counseling, Agreement to Serve

MassGrantThe MassGrant is a need-based grant for full-time students. These funds are awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Massachusetts Tuition WaiverThis need-based waiver is awarded to eligible Massachusetts residents enrolled in state-supported classes based on registration at the time the funds are awarded. Eligible classes have a section number beginning with "A." If your class section designation changes and is no longer an "A" section class, this waiver cannot be applied and usually cannot be replaced with other funds. The MA Tuition Waiver will be canceled if you have another state waiver (Adams Scholarship, Mass Rehab, Foster, Veteran, etc).

John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Send a copy of your award letter to the Financial Aid Office – be sure to keep your original letter. To receive these funds, you need to complete the FAFSA and maintain full time enrollment and a 3.0 GPA. Twelve credits or more is considered a full time semester. At BCC, the scholarship is valued at $24 per credit or a minimum of $288 per semester. This program is administered by the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance. There is a four year limit to this scholarship at a community college.

Massachusetts Furcolo GrantThis is a need-based cash grant program authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Education and awarded by the College.

Massachusetts part-time GrantThis is a need-based grant authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Education and awarded by the College to students enrolled part-time (six to eleven credits)

Other Massachusetts Grants and WaiversA full listing of state grants, scholarships, and waivers is available on the Massachusetts Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance website.

BCC Presidential ScholarshipThis is a merit scholarship for high-achieving students entering from high school. Students can apply through their high school guidance office or contact Transfer Affairs. This scholarship is for one year only and recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to receive the second semester payment. Application deadline is in May.

Federal Student LoansBCC participates in Federal Direct Loans. These are loans funds and must be repaid. This includes Stafford Subsidized, Stafford Unsubsidized, and Parent loans (PLUS). Students/parents interested in loan opportunities should begin the application process with the school, not the lender.

Student EmploymentPart-time job opportunities are available through the Federal Work Study (FWS) and Student Employment (SEP) Programs. FWS is authorized by the U. S. Department of Education and awarded by the College. SEP is funded and awarded by the College. Students participating in the program normally work 8 – 10 hours per week and the work schedule is designed to meet the needs of the student and supervisor. Positions are available at the three campus locations and off campus community service agencies. This is an employment program and funds are earned as wages; the wages are not applied to tuition and fee charges.

BCC Foundation ScholarshipThe BCC Foundation and Alumni Association fund scholarships for students. The application is available online. These funds are awarded by the BCC Foundation and the Foundation will notify recipients during the summer.

Categorial Tuition WaiversThese waivers are available for students who are veterans, active members of armed forces, Native Americans, senior citizens, or clients of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission or Commission for the Blind.